An arriving officer arrested the shoplifters. It turned out that one of the women had a warrant from the Parma Police Department. She was held for transport.

Suspicious situation, Pearl Road: On Aug. 30, a concerned passerby called police about a possible drunk driver in a white Ford Explorer, which had been drifting all over the road.

An arriving officer located the Ford. The driver, who wasn't intoxicated, said he had dropped his cell phone and may have been picking it up when he swerved. The officer advised the driver of the complaint.

Suspicious situation, Ellsworth Drive: On Aug. 29, an Ellsworth Drive resident called police after hearing a loud noise coming from the basement.

The woman said her husband was out of town and she was home alone. She pushed a dresser against her bedroom door. An arriving officer searched the basement, which was being refinished.

The officer said it appeared that a paint roller had fallen on the ground and made the loud noise.

Grass killer, Lunn Road: On Aug. 29, a Lunn Road resident called police about a neighbor who had sprayed grass killer on their lawn.

The initial incident happened two weeks prior and the neighbor continued to spray. An officer told the resident that the incidents are a civil matter.

Suspected drugs, Pearl Road: On Aug. 30, the manager of the Salvation Army on Pearl Road called police after opening the store that morning to find a small baggie continuing a brown substance near the front entrance.

The arriving officer tested the powder, which came up negative for narcotics.

Trespassing, Castlereagh Lane: On Aug. 30, a Castlereagh Lane resident called police after a contractor working at a neighbor's house kept walking on his property with equipment.

An arriving officer told both parties that this was a civil matter.

Shoplifting, SouthPark Center: On Aug. 30, mall security watched a man steal merchandise. An arriving officer located the shoplifter, who was wearing a black jacket and red hat. The man was charged with shoplifting.